Balochpur Village Overview
Balochpur is a village in Himatnagar tehsil of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It lies about 8 km from Himatnagar, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balochpur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Balochpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balochpur is 510506. The village covers a geographical area of 334.77 hectares and has a pincode of 383010. Himatnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Balochpur
Population & Demographics of Balochpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Balochpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 914 | 495 | 419 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 112 | 74 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 150 | 79 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 665 | 384 | 281 |
| Illiterate Population | 249 | 111 | 138 |
Key population details of Balochpur village are given below:
- Balochpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 914, including approximately 495 males and 419 females, with a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 150 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Balochpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.76%.
- There are around 180 households in Balochpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balochpur
Transport facilities help residents of Balochpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balochpur
The following villages are located close to Balochpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balochpur
- Where is Balochpur located?
- Balochpur village is located in Himatnagar Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balochpur?
- Balochpur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balochpur?
- The pincode of Balochpur is 383010.
- What is the population of Balochpur?
- Balochpur has a total population of 914, including 495 males and 419 females.
- How many households are there in Balochpur?
- There are 180 households in Balochpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Balochpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balochpur is 72.76%. Male literacy is 77.58% and female literacy is 67.06%.